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OUR PROMISE | Always Acting in Your Best Interest

Central Trust Company was founded upon one defining principle: to always act in your best interest. Through the decades, our adherence to the “Fiduciary Standard” and the focus on our client’s best interest, has propelled our growth to more than $9.5 billion in client assets. We provide world class “fee-only” wealth management solutions, including: investment management, fiduciary services, financial, estate, and tax planning services; all free from conflicts of interest. We also pride ourselves on providing legendary client service, being mindful of our midwest values and never forgetting our roots, dating back to 1902.

OUR SOLUTIONS | Focus and Dedication. We’re Here to Find Solutions For You.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY | Learn About the Central Difference

OUR LATEST INSIGHTS | Information That Matters to You

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Debunked: The US Presidential Election Significantly Impacts Stock Market Outcomes
While elections can certainly be an emotional time, they are not the time to make drastic investment decisions based solely on election outcomes.
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Retirement Investing is Not “One Size Fits All”
Maximize your retirement wealth by understanding the complexities beyond market timing. Learn how our personalized approach to retirement investing considers your unique goals, going beyond the 'one size fits all' strategy.
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What’s in Your Safe Deposit Box?
What should or should not be in your safe deposit box? With the rise of electronic storage, demand for safe depot boxes has fallen, causing some banks to eliminate their safe deposit box operations.
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Market Memo | April 2024
Spring is certainly in the air for investors. The index finished up for the month, and while the pace of this growth is likely unsustainable, there are reasons to be optimistic that the returns can continue to stay positive for the remainder of the year.
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The Sandwich Generation, Part II: Protecting Your Children’s Financial Future
There are a number of challenges parents in the sandwich generation face when helping with the financial decisions of their adult children.
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TLDR: Millennials & Gen Z Money Trends
Don’t be discouraged by every acronym used by the next generation. We can help you understand their values, how to approach them about future wealth planning, and the latest money trends they’re following.
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The College Conundrum: Saving for Higher Education Costs
Chances are, you have a child or grandchild who will be attending college in the near future. Along with bright hopes for the next chapter comes a common concern: how will the costs of post-secondary education be paid?
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When Order Matters
Effective investment strategies tailored to various life stages help ensure you mitigate the impact of sequence-of-returns risk. Safeguard your portfolio and financial well-being effectively during the transition from wealth accumulation to retirement.
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